FALLEN trees are causing travel chaos as Storm Doris hits Hampshire.

A tree has fallen on the railway, blocking all London-bound lines between Eastleigh and Winchester, and South West Trains say disruption is expected until 11.30am.

A tree has also fallen on Winchester Road in Southampton and blocked the street in both directions near Bassett Avenue.

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The Met Office says very strong winds will batter the UK today and gusts of up to 55mph are set to hit Hampshire.

The weather warning is in place in Southampton until 8pm today.

Highways England and Hampshire police have closed off the roundabout on Grosvenor Square, Southampton, due to safety risks from high winds which might affect scaffolding on Mountbatten House.

Red Funnel's Red Jet from Southampton to West Cowes and Hover Travel's service from Southsea to Ryde are currently suspended due to adverse weather conditions.


A Met Office statement says: "Some very strong winds are expected during Thursday in association with Storm Doris.

"Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected widely across the warning area, with the risk of 70 mph on coasts and hills.

"A small swathe of even stronger winds is likely to develop - most likely across parts of northern England, Wales, the Midlands and later East Anglia."